Workers’ Compensation
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As one of the top U.S. News & World Report orthopedic providers in the nation, Washington University Orthopedics is committed to providing quality orthopedic care to Workers’ Compensation patients while effectively controlling costs and time away from the job.
Schedule an appointment: (314) 747-2539
Direct fax line: (314) 286-2017
Treatment Approach
With early and accurate diagnosis, trusted treatment and and timely communication, our goal is to return employees back to work and to their busy lives as quickly and safely as possible.
We offer:
- Dedicated workers' compensation coordinators, getting an injured worker to the right specialist in a timely and efficient manner.
- Comprehensive orthopedic care for the injured worker
- Immediate assessment and treatment of injuries
- Rapid-access appointments and on-site radiology
- Timely communication on the employee’s status/progress within 24 hours of an appointment
Appointment Information
Day of the Appointment
- Please bring any medical records and radiology studies from other physicians’ offices regarding their Workers’ Compensation injury.
After the Appointment
- Information on the employee’s progress will be given within 24 hours of an appointment.
- A status form will be completed by one of our physicians during the injured worker’s visit and sent to the case manager and adjuster.
- Clinic notes are dictated and transcribed and faxed to the adjuster and case manager within 24 hours of the appointment
Continuing Care Services
- Treatment plans focusing on the injured worker attaining Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI)
- Independent Medical Examinations (IME)
Our Team
Workers’ Compensation injuries are treated by a team of fellowship-trained, board-certified orthopedic specialists.
Foot and Ankle
Andrew Thome, MD
Stacey Scrogin, MSN, RN, FNP-C
Hand and Upper Extremity
Christopher Dy, MD, MPH
Charles Goldfarb, MD
Hip and Knee
Kimberly Bartosiak, MD
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (Physiatry)*
Devyani Hunt, MD
Adam LaBore, MD
Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Alexander Aleem, MD
Jay Keener, MD
Spine Surgery
Mark Lambrechts, MD
Sports Medicine
Robert Brophy, MD
Derrick Knapik, MD
Trauma Surgery
Marschall Berkes, MD
Anna N. Miller, MD, FACS
IME Providers
Charles Goldfarb, MD
Adam LaBore, MD
Robert Brophy, MD
*Physiatry can serve as initial point of evaluation for ambulatory issues.